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Tun

Boy Name day: January 1
Tun is a short form of Burton: on birth records it is written Burton (22,393 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Burton page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Fortified town / settlement by a fort.
From an Old English place-name combining 'burh' (fortress) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement).

Name day for Tun

January 1

Why this day? Tun is a short form of Burton, and shares its name day.

Tun is celebrated in the United States on January 1.

The story of the name Tun

Tun is a short form of Burton. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — fortified town / settlement by a fort, and shares its name day, January 1.

On birth records, Tun is rarely written as such: the Tuns are Burtons (22,393 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Burton page.

Frequently asked questions about Tun

What does Tun mean?

Tun is a short form of Burton, which means fortified town / settlement by a fort.

When is Tun's name day?

January 1, together with Burton: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tun a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Burton.

Tun's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Beverly94%
  2. Lori92%
  3. Beth92%
  4. Regina92%
  5. Laura92%
  6. Dianne90%
  7. Diana90%
  8. Diane90%
  9. Glenda85%
  10. Rosemary85%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy50%
  2. Melody51%
  3. Bonnie52%
  4. Joy52%
  5. Toni53%
  6. Marilyn55%
  7. Georgia59%
  8. Wanda60%
  9. Kathy62%
  10. Sally62%

Love potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Beverly91%
  2. Gloria89%
  3. Janet89%
  4. Denise88%
  5. Regina87%
  6. Beth85%
  7. Glenda85%
  8. Yvonne85%
  9. Renee85%
  10. Annette84%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn48%
  2. Melody48%
  3. Wanda54%
  4. Bonnie56%
  5. Joy58%
  6. Cindy58%
  7. Julie62%
  8. Elaine62%
  9. Gwendolyn64%
  10. Carla65%

Professional potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Julie91%
  2. Donna91%
  3. Christine89%
  4. Paula87%
  5. Gail86%
  6. Connie86%
  7. Constance86%
  8. Lori85%
  9. Laura85%
  10. Sally84%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla58%
  2. Janet61%
  3. Wanda62%
  4. Gloria63%
  5. Yvonne64%
  6. Regina64%
  7. Marilyn65%
  8. Melody65%
  9. Judy66%
  10. Phyllis66%

Crush potential for Tun

Top 10

  1. Beverly91%
  2. Rosemary91%
  3. Darlene90%
  4. Glenda88%
  5. Denise86%
  6. Linda85%
  7. Regina85%
  8. Tammy84%
  9. Beth84%
  10. Joanne84%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie47%
  2. Toni53%
  3. Joy54%
  4. Cindy55%
  5. Wanda55%
  6. Georgia61%
  7. Connie62%
  8. Constance62%
  9. Martha63%
  10. Sally63%
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